Abstract: A method of assembling a combustion system includes providing a gas turbine engine that includes a gas turbine section coupled downstream from a combustion chamber and coupling a source of oxygen to the gas turbine engine such that a stream of oxygen discharged from the source facilitates displacing nitrogen in the working fluid of the gas turbine engine and facilitates decreasing emissions generated within the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A combustion chamber for a gas turbine has a metallic supporting structure 6 and several circumferentially distributed ceramic bodies 2 attached to the supporting structure 6. The ceramic bodies 2 each have a straight hollow tubular profile and are arranged as individual segments At least one hollow metallic body 1 having air-passage holes 5 for the passage of cooling air is provided in each ceramic body 2.

Abstract: A simplified air bleed balancing control system for a pair of aircraft gas turbine engines reduces the number of pressure transducers and differential pressure transducers. Advantages include lower weight, less expensive system, better total system MTBF (mean time before failure), acceptable differential pressure transducer drift identification and compensation by the digital controller, and fewer maintenance tasks.

Abstract: A combined cycle power plant includes a compressor, a first turbine, a second turbine, a first combustor, a second combustor, a heat exchanger and a heat recovery steam generator. A controller operates the combined cycle power plant a first mode wherein compressor air is passed through the heat exchanger before being delivered to the first and second combustors, and exhaust gas from the second turbine is passed to the heat exchanger. The exhaust gas from the second turbine pre-heats the compressor air passing through the heat exchanger to the first and second combustors.

Abstract: A wall element for a combustion space, the wall element comprising a ceramic body, a support within the body, and attachment means extending from the support and protruding from the body for securing the ceramic body to a combustion space wall.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments disclosed in the present application, a climate controlled seating assembly includes a thermal module. The thermal module comprises at least one inlet channel, at least one outlet channel and a thermoelectric device (e.g., Peltier circuit) positioned upstream of the outlet channel. In one embodiment, the seating assembly includes a sensor positioned within an interior of the thermal module and configured to detect the presence of a liquid, such as water, condensation or other fluids, on or near said sensor. In certain arrangements, the sensor is configured to detect the presence of a liquid by measuring an electrical resistance or capacitance across a portion of the sensor. A climate control system can include a separator gasket located within a housing of a fluid module and at least partially between the cold passage and the hot passage. In some embodiments, the separator gasket comprises one or more wicking materials.

Abstract: A cryogenic storage device includes a main body and a door. The main body defines an opening and a compartment. The door is rotatably connected to an edge of the opening. An evaporator is positioned in the compartment and configured to produce cold air. A fan is positioned in the compartment and configured to drive the cold air to flow in the compartment. An illumination component is positioned in the compartment and includes several of light emitting diodes. A door switch is positioned on an edge of the opening and configured to detect if the door is opened or closed to turn on and off the light emitting diodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cryostat comprising a cryogen vessel (1), a thermal radiation shield (2), and a sleeve (5) for accommodating a cryogenic refrigerator. Also provided is a first thermal contact for thermally and mechanically connecting a first stage of a cryogenic refrigerator to the radiation shield for cooling thereof. A secondary recondensing chamber is provided (8) for accommodating a second stage of a cryogenic refrigerator, and means (10; 24) are provided for thermally connecting the secondary recondensing chamber to a recondensing surface (11a; 44) exposed to the interior of the cryogen vessel. The cryostat further comprises a pressure control arrangement (100) for controlling the pressure of a gas within the secondary recondensing chamber.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for refrigerating one or more thermal loads which consists in providing a first CO2 source derived from a mechanical cold system, and in feeding one or more evaporators from said first source so as to cause the CO2 to evaporate thereby cooling said one or more thermal loads. The method is characterized in that it consists in providing a second CO2 source, consisting of a cryogenic storage of CO2, and in inputting CO2 from said second source, so that the flow rate of fluid feeding the evaporator(s) is a mixture of liquid CO2 derived from said first source and liquid CO2 derived from said second source.

Abstract: A cryostat comprises a cryogen vessel housed within an outer vacuum container (OVC), a thermal radiation shield being located between an external surface of the cryogen vessel and an internal surface of the OVC. A decouplable thermal link arrangement is provided between an external surface of the cryogen vessel and an internal surface of the thermal radiation shield, being decoupled by action of an applied magnetic field.

Abstract: A pre-chiller for an ice making system. The pre-chiller provides a coiled conductive tube mounted in an ice storage bin. Water flows through the tube and is chilled by the tube that is cold as a result of heat exchange from the ice in the ice storage bin. This chilled water is then delivered to the water inlet of the refrigeration system. The lower temperature of the chilled water compared to the typical ambient temperature of the water delivered to the refrigeration system lowers the power consumption of the refrigeration system and increases its efficiency.

Abstract: A refrigeration machine for a domestic refrigerator includes a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, which are connected to form a refrigerant circuit, wherein a stop valve is arranged in a refrigerant path from the condenser to the evaporator.

Abstract: A pre-riding air conditioning method in which if an intention of a passenger to ride in a vehicle is detected, an inside air fan (3) is operated to stir air in a passenger room, and an air conditioner comprising the inside air fan (3) which can stir air in the passenger room, and a control (21) which operates the inside air fan (3) when the intention of a passenger to ride in the vehicle is detected.

Abstract: A moisture control system generally comprising a collector element is configured to be incorporated into a structure to control moisture condensation on the interior and exterior of the structure. The collector element encourages condensation on its surface. The control system includes a channel in fluid communication with the collector element to direct the condensed liquid away from the control element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a refrigerator with a wireless communication function which can receive data and information by a wireless signal. The refrigerator with the wireless communication function includes a reception module (20) mounted at one side of the refrigerator, for receiving a wireless signal, and a display (14) means for displaying an image and sound according to the received wireless signal.

Abstract: An ice maker comprises a tray, which has at least one automatically emptiable compartment for moulding a piece of ice, a storage chamber (50) for receiving pieces of ice produced in the compartment and a sensor (57, 59) for detecting the presence of pieces of ice in the storage chamber (50). The sensor (57, 59) comprises a transmitter (57) and a receiver (59) for a detection beam.

Abstract: A vehicle air-conditioner control system according to the present invention activates an air conditioner in response to a command from an air-conditioner remote controller before a passenger is onboard, controls the air conditioner based on a heat load detected by a heat load detector, controls the air conditioner to be set in a silent mode so as not to make the passenger feel uncomfortable due to an air-conditioning wind when a passenger-proximity determiner determines that the passenger is proximate to the vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided a temperature switching compartment 3 which can switch the internal temperature thereof between a low temperature side at which a storage material is kept in cold storage and a high temperature side maintained at 50° C., to 80° C. at which cooked food is kept warm, by cooling with a cooler 17 and heating with a heater 15.

Abstract: An internal cooling apparatus for automobiles includes a first expansion valve for spraying a coolant to a main evaporator through a high-pressure pipe, a compressor receiving the coolant evaporated in the main evaporator through a low-pressure pipe, a condenser receiving the coolant compressed in the compressor, and a plurality of sub-evaporators each being installed inside of a seat to contact an automobile passenger. One end of each of the sub-evaporators is communicated with the high-pressure pipe and the other end thereof is communicated with the low-pressure pipe such that part of the coolant sprayed through the first expansion valve is supplied to the compressor via each of the sub-evaporators.

Abstract: A machine for producing liquid and semi-liquid consumer food products comprises one or more containers (2) for a basic product of the consumer product to be made; a refrigeration system (3) acting on the containers (2) to reduce the temperature of the basic product; the refrigeration system (3) comprising a predetermined refrigerant; the refrigerant being carbon dioxide and the refrigeration system (3) being set up to carry out a transcritical refrigeration cycle on the refrigerant.

Abstract: This device (11) comprises a generator (33) for separating a mixed fluid into a refrigerant fluid and an absorbent fluid. It comprises a refrigerant fluid condenser (35), linked to a generator (33) and an evaporator (51) of refrigerant fluid linked to a condenser (35) by a feeder conduit (61) into refrigerant fluid. This device (11) also comprises a refrigerant fluid absorber (55) linked to an evaporator (51) and a generator (33). The device (11) comprises a refrigeration circuit (53) using refrigerant fluid. The circuit (53) is linked to at least a first heat exchanger (77) located outside the evaporator (51). The circuit (53) is linked to at least a first evaporation area of the evaporator (51), up and down stream from the first heat exchanger (77) to make part of the refrigerant circulate as a refrigerant fluid in the refrigeration circuit (53). For application in air conditioning for motor vehicles.

Abstract: An air conditioning system includes an air-cooling unit and an air-heating unit. On a first path in the cooling-unit, provided are a compressor for first refrigerant, a condenser for the first refrigerant, front and rear expansion units for the first refrigerant, and an front and rear evaporators to cool air. On a second path in the air-heating unit, provided are a pump for second refrigerant, and front and rear heater cores for the second refrigerant. The condenser is located also on the second path to achieve heat-exchanging between the first refrigerant and the second refrigerant. During air-heating, air heated by the front and rear heater cores is supplied to a vehicle compartment as conditioned air. During air-cooling, air cooled by the front and rear evaporator is supplied to the vehicle compartment as conditioned air.

Abstract: An air conditioner is provided. A heat exchange unit of the air conditioner may include a blower fan that generates air flow within a housing, and a first shroud that guides the air flow generated by the blower fan to an outside of the cabinet. A second shroud may be coupled to an upstream end of the first shroud. An outer peripheral surface of a transverse section of the second shroud may be curved so as to stabilize air flow generated by the blower fan.

Abstract: The present invention provides a refrigerator, in which cold-storage (1) and freezer rooms (2) are situated at upper and lower parts, respectively, in which ice made at the freezer room (2) of the lower part is dispensed at the cold-storage room (1) of the upper part, and by which a user can pick up the ice without bending over to enhance user's convenience. The present invention includes a body (B) having a cold-storage room (1) provided to an upper part and a freezer room (2) provided to a lower part, an ice maker (400) provided to the freezer room to make ice, an ice bank (600) receiving the ice made by the ice maker, and a transport mechanism sending the ice discharged from the ice bank (600) toward the cold-storage room (1) via an ice transport passage (200a, 300). Therefore, the present invention sufficiently secures the spaces of the cold-storage and freezer rooms to raise spatial efficiency.

Abstract: An ice harvesting storage vessel (10) having an outer structural shell and insulated to maintain a frozen environment for ice filled containers (11) in a subterranean environment. The intake vent damper (16) opens during natural climatic sub-zero temperatures via temperature sensors (24,25) allowing cold air to flow into said vessel. The exhaust vent damper (17) operates in conjunction with the intake damper to allow warmer internal air to exit the vessel. Thermal sensors in conjunction with a thermostat control module close the vent dampers when external atmospheric temperatures exceed internal vessel temperatures. In addition, refrigerant line (22,23) circulate an antifreeze fluid via pump (30) throughout the vessel transferring cold temperatures to a heat transfer medium or antifreeze fluid for transfer to an adjacent facility or point of use.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance with a water tank having an interior with an inlet connection and an outlet connection connected to a water dispenser, the water tank being divided by at least a first fin disposed in the tank interior and dividing the interior into at least two sections through which the contents of the tank flow from the inlet connection to the outlet connection, with the at least two sections merging into one another at a free edge of the fin, with the at least one fin being formed with a through-opening formed a predetermined distance from the free edge and connecting the at least two sections, the cross-sectional dimension of the through-opening being smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the at least two sections.

Abstract: A system (10, 10?) for cooling items of freight on board an aircraft includes a refrigerating device and also a cooling station (14, 14?) to which cooling energy generated by the refrigerating device is supplied by means of a refrigerant medium. The cooling station (14, 14?) is capable of being connected to a freight compartment (24) of the aircraft or to a freight container (26?) on board the aircraft, in order to lead the cooling energy supplied to the cooling station (14, 14?) away into the freight compartment (24) or into the freight container (26?). A freight container (26?) for receiving items of freight designated for transportation on board an aircraft is capable of being connected to a cooling station (14?) of a system (10?) for cooling items of freight on board an aircraft, so that the cooling energy supplied to the cooling station (14?) is capable of being led away into the freight container (26?).

Abstract: The invention relates generally to an articulating drawer for a bottom mount freezer refrigerator. The drawer can be slideably mounted in the freezer compartment on slides that can include pivots to pivotally mount a drawer front on the slides. A support mechanism can mount a food storage basket for movement with the drawer front and movable slides and can move the food storage basket upward when the door is moved to the open position. The support mechanism can include a pair of guide plates connected to the slides having a guide surface arranged to be engaged by a food storage basket guide surface follower and a pair of links each connected to the drawer front at one end and having a first link pivot at a distal end arranged to pivotally connect to a food storage basket pivot.

Abstract: A cooler apparatus including removable thermal adjustment units is described. In one embodiment, the cooler apparatus comprises a housing defining an outer wall including a side wall and a bottom wall, an inner wall and a plurality of compartments between the inner wall and outer wall, the inner wall defining a storage compartment. A thermal adjustment unit is then removably coupled to the housing and fit within one of the plurality of compartments to adjust a temperature. In this manner, an interior temperature of the cooler may be adjusted. A removable tray may be included in the cooler. The removable tray may define a set of receptacles for receiving a set of items, including beverages. A lid may then be coupled to another removable thermal adjustment unit. The lid is attached to an open portion of the cooler to form a seal for preserving the interior temperature of the cooler. A handle and a set of wheels are then coupled to the exterior of the cooler to facilitate transportation of the cooler.

Abstract: A cooler apparatus including removable thermal adjustment units is described. In one embodiment, the cooler apparatus comprises a housing defining an outer wall including a side wall and a bottom wall, an inner wall and a plurality of compartments between the inner wall and outer wall, the inner wall defining a storage compartment. A thermal adjustment unit is then removably coupled to the housing and fit within one of the plurality of compartments to adjust a temperature. In this manner, an interior temperature of the cooler may be adjusted. A removable tray may be included in the cooler. The removable tray may define a set of receptacles for receiving a set of items, including beverages. A lid may then be coupled to another removable thermal adjustment unit. The lid is attached to an open portion of the cooler to form a seal for preserving the interior temperature of the cooler. A handle and a set of wheels are then coupled to the exterior of the cooler to facilitate transportation of the cooler.

Abstract: A turbo compressor includes a motor, an impeller which is rotationally driven as the rotative power of the motor is transmitted to the impeller, a gear unit which transmits the rotative power of the motor to the impeller, and an oil tank to which lubricant supplied to the gear unit is at least recovered, wherein the oil tank is a portion of a closed space formed by at least one of a motor housing surrounding the motor and an impeller housing surrounding the impeller.

Abstract: A turbo compressor includes a first impeller and a second impeller, which are spaced apart at a predetermined distance from each other in a direction of an axis and are fixed such that their backs face each other, in a rotation shaft which is rotatably supported around the axis. Two angular contact ball bearings are provided between the first impeller and the second impeller to rotatably support the rotation shaft around the axis. The two angular contact ball bearings are combined such that their fronts face each other. According to this turbo compressor, robustness can be improved against the inclination of the rotation shaft, any damage of the bearings can be prevented, and the lifespan thereof can be extended.

Abstract: A turbo compressor including: multiple stages of compression devices arranged in series with respect to a gas passage, each of the compression devices including an impeller that rotates about an axis; an oil tank capable of supplying lubricating oil to a sliding portion of the compression devices; partitioned intermediate space formed so as to communicate with the passage in an upstream side of the compression devices via the gaps therebetween; and a pressure equalizer provided so as to continuously connect the intermediate space and the oil tank, wherein a compression process is sequentially conducted by suctioning the gas in the passage.

Abstract: A turbo compressor is provided with a first compression stage that draws in and compresses a fluid, and a second compression stage connected to the first compression stage via a rotation shaft, that further compresses the compressed fluid from the first compression stage. The first compression stage and the second compression stage are arranged adjacent to each other with their backsides facing each other. A discharge port of the first compression stage, and a suction port of the second compression stage are formed in the same plane, and there is provided a U-shaped pipe that connects the first discharge port and the second suction port.

Abstract: A turbo compressor has a plurality of stages of compression means, each including an impeller and a diffuser, arranged in tandem with the flow of a fluid, and is capable of compressing the fluid sequentially in a plurality of the compression means and supplying the fluid compressed in the compression means in a final stage to a condenser. The diffuser of at least the compression means in the final stage is a vaneless diffuser which does not include diffuser vanes which reduce the turning speed of the fluid in the diffuser. As such, according to this turbo compressor, it is possible to reduce generation of noise resulting from the transmission of turbulence of the fluid to the condenser, which occurs as the refrigerant collides against the diffuser vane.

Abstract: An inlet guide vane is installed at a suction port into which a fluid is sucked by the rotation of an impeller so as to be rotatable about an axis, and is comprised of a rod-like shaft supported by an inner peripheral surface of the suction port so as to be rotatable about the axis, and a plate-like vane body connected to the shaft and provided so as to protrude from the inner peripheral surface of the suction port. The vane body includes a tapered portion formed such that both side surfaces approach each other toward an outer edge of the vane body in its width direction and an outer edge thereof at a tip in the direction of the axis, and a parallel portion arranged on the axis and formed such that both the side surfaces are parallel to each other along the direction of the axis.

Abstract: A turbo compressor includes an impeller which is rotationally driven, and a flow path in which the impeller is provided, and through which gas flows, the turbo compressor sucking and compressing the gas in the flow path. The turbo compressor further includes a fluid discharge device which discharges a liquid in the flow path on the upstream side of the impeller.

Abstract: A process is described for the recovery of CO and optionally hydrogen from a stream containing CO, H2, methane, and hydrocarbons heavier than methane. The process is characterized by a two-stage removal (3, 6) of C2+ hydrocarbons from the feed. In a first step the feed gas (1) is separated (3) into a first C2+ depleted stream (5) and a first C2+ enriched stream (4). The first C2-enriched stream (4) is rectified (6) to produce a second C2+ depleted stream. The first and second C2+ depleted streams (5, 9) are fed to a cryogenic system (10) fro recovery of CO (12) and optionally hydrogen (11).

Abstract: A user wearable reminder device affixed to a bracelet to aid the user in remembering the what, the why, the how, the rewards, and the consequences of reaching their goal. The bracelet with device can be worn on the wrist, the wallet, the pocketbook, or any location the user desires. In the preferred embodiment, the device is affixed to a wrist bracelet, which has a hinged device. Inside the device is a piece of paper completed by the user, and answers personal questions specific to the user. The bottom of the device 1 encases the folded goal-oriented piece of paper 4. The bottom 1 is affixed to the band of the bracelet 2. The device in the preferred embodiment is hinged 3, so the cover 5 stays open while the user examines the goal sheet 4.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ring base with releasable hooks. The ring base comprises a concave part; a spring placed on the concave part; a plate including holes formed therein and attached on the spring; and hooks passing through the holes in the plate to be rotatably fixed on the concave part.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for stabilizing slag, which is an oxide byproduct generated after completion of refining in a converter process for converting molten iron into molten steel via de-carbonization or in an electric arc furnace process for producing molten steel via melting of scrap iron, during iron/steel making processes, and a novel material produced thereby. More particularly, disclosed is a method for stabilizing and recycling slag, wherein converter slag or electric arc furnace slag, which is difficult to recycle because of free lime (i.e. free calcium oxide (CaO) referring to single-phase CaO) remaining therein after cooling, is subjected to appropriate treatments after completion of converter blowing, thereby restricting generation of free lime, and consequently, minimizing differentiation/expansion, environmental pollution and instability of slag.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a heating apparatus that can sufficiently suppress the occurrence of striae and the deterioration of optical properties, and that can reduce the maintenance burden. A heating apparatus 10 that is used for heating a flow path 90 for flowing out the molten glass includes an inner wall 21 which forms an entry hole 29 that a tip 91 of the flow path 90 can enter, heating portions 30 for heating the inner wall 21, and a high radiation portion 40 that is made of a high emissivity material. The high radiation portion 40 is arranged so as to face the tip 91 of the flow path 90 as well as a lower part thereof with a space therebetween when the heating apparatus 10 is used.

Abstract: Optical fiber preforms which can be drawn into optical fibers of desired dimensions are fabricated by applying a vacuum to a cladding tube and drawing molten glass from a crucible into a bore of the cladding tube while a portion of the cladding tube is within a furnace preferably through a small hole in the top of the furnace. The method and apparatus are particularly applicable to highly non-linear fiber (HNLF) glasses and highly doped or rare earth glasses since materials therein are generally expensive and only a small quantity of molten glass is required but can be applied to virtually any optical fiber construction where the core glass has a lower melting or softening point than that of the cladding tube. Sources of contamination, breakage and other preform defects are substantially avoided and toxic substances, if present are readily confined.

Abstract: The automatic strand take-up installation comprises at least one gripping member (12) for taking hold of at least one strand coming from a bushing (2), the gripping member being guided by a single conveying loop (1) to the vicinity of a chopper (7). One system for maneuvering the gripping member allows the gripping member (12) to be opened and closed in such a way as to release said strand at the chopper (7).

Abstract: A procedure for manufacturing ladderproof fabrics on a warp knitting machine (1) comprising stitch-forming members (4) and at least one guide bar (2), with a plurality of guides (2a) for guiding a plurality of yarns (10) towards the stitch-forming members (4), wherein each of the guides (2a) belonging to at least one of the guide bars (2) guides a plurality of yarns (10).

Abstract: An automatic washing machine comprises a spin tube coupled to the basket and an agitator shaft coupled to an agitator mounted in the basket. A motor coupled to the agitator shaft applies a torque the agitator shaft and thereby the agitator in first and second torque directions. A clutch couples the spin tube to the agitator shaft for cooperative rotation of the basket and the agitator regardless of the rotational direction of the agitator shaft. Because of the dual directionality of the clutch, reversing the motor simultaneously dynamically brakes the basket and the agitator, thereby eliminating the need for a separate friction brake for the basket.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine having a hall sensor wire stably secured to a tub through a rear wall of the tub, thereby preventing the hall sensor wire from freely moving due to vibration transmitted from the tub when operating the washing machine. The washing machine comprises a tub installed in a body of the washing machine to contain water, and a fixing bracket positioned on a rear wall of the tub to prevent movement of at least one hall sensor wire connected with a hall sensor serving to detect a speed of a motor installed on the rear wall of the tub.

Abstract: A multiple laundry machine, in which an auxiliary drying device is coupled to a general laundry machine, is disclosed. The multiple laundry machine includes a laundry machine for washing or drying laundry contained in an interior of the laundry machine, an auxiliary drying device arranged at one side of the laundry machine, the auxiliary drying device having a laundry container formed in an interior of the auxiliary drying device, and a driver provided at the auxiliary drying device, to drive the auxiliary drying device.

Abstract: A pallet arrestor (12) is disclosed for preventing the movement of a pallet (10), having one or more pallet tunnels (16, 18) for receiving the tines of a forklift. The pallet arrestor (12) includes a moulded plastic plug (12) which has a first portion (30) which is configured to slot into a pallet tunnel (16, 18) and a front portion (32) whose height prevents its entry into the tunnel. The pallet arrestor (12) prevents ingress of a forklift tine into that pallet tunnel, and hence inhibits movement of the pallet, without having to move the pallet to a caged area, or the like. The plug (12) may include a rotatable latch (34) which in one (retracted) position allows the pallet arrester (12) to be inserted and removed from the pallet tunnel and which in a second (locked) position prevents or inhibits the removal of the pallet arrestor (12) from the pallet tunnel.

Abstract: A retention bar holds a shutter in place against a window within a window opening of a building, the retention bar having a first tubular member and a second tubular member that slides within the first member. The retention bar is positioned against a pair of opposing surfaces of the window opening, windward of the shutter, and the two tubular members are locked to one another. A spring loads the two tubular members against the window surfaces. A foot is threadably attached to an end of the first tubular member and provides fine length adjustment of the retention bar. A pair of plates is located on an end of the second tubular member, which plates lay against the window opening surface and the shutter respectively.